SITEC System Administrator - Operational Infrastructure The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security.
Our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team.
ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset.
To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.
We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect.
ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected.
We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
The opportunity
The Operational Infrastructure team designs, delivers and manages ICT infrastructure that directly supports and contributes to the ASIO mission.
Our team is a dynamic and collaborative group from various technical backgrounds, working together to drive innovation and excellence in our field.
Role responsibilities
As a System Administrator – Operational Infrastructure in ASIO, you will:
Adopt and adapt appropriate systems design methods, tools and techniques.
Plan the implementation of maintenance and installation work.
Implement agreed infrastructure changes and maintenance routines.
Undertake impact analysis on major design options.
Make recommendations while assessing and managing associated risks.
Review and comment on systems designs.
Ensure that the system design balances functional and non-functional requirements.
Contribute to development of systems design policies and standards.
Develop policies and guidelines for ensuring the security of automated systems.
Ensure the policy and standards for security administration are fit for purpose.
Review new business proposals and provide specialist advice on security issues.
Evaluate and configure tools to automate provisioning and deployment of infrastructure.
Monitor compliance of security administration procedures.
Assist technical leads with the design of larger or complex systems.
What you will bring
We invite applications from people with demonstrated experience or knowledge of one or more of the following:
Networking (e.g.
Cisco switching and routing, firewalls).
Compute and virtualisation (e.g.
VMware vSphere, Citrix Desktop).
Storage and backup (e.g.
NetApp).
DevOps and automation (e.g.
GitLab, Docker).
Desktops and applications (e.g.
Desktop operating systems).
Monitoring and logging capabilities (e.g.
Elastic Search).
Qualifications
The following qualifications or experience are desirable:
For the EL1 level - a tertiary degree in a STEM field, and/or minimum 2-years experience as a technical specialist.
For the APS 5/6 level - a tertiary degree or other qualifications in a STEM field, and on the job experience within a relevant technical role.
What we offer you
ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:
A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave.
Flexible working arrangements.
Study assistance for tertiary education.
Access to staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
To be eligible for the role, you must be:
Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
Reasonable adjustments
Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.
Location
These positions are located in Canberra.
Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where required.
How to apply
Click on 'Apply online' to commence your application.
Your application must include:
A written pitch of up to 800 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length.
Details of 2 referees.
All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles.
ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence.
Closing date and time
Monday 27 January 2025, 5:00pm AEDT
No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.
Employment conditions
Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979.
Enquiries
If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at or phone 02 6263 7888.
More information
For more information about ASIO, please visit:
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